Published • 17 Jun 2024
As a residential property manager, you’re always on the lookout for ways to increase your property’s value and appeal. One strategy property managers might be overlooking in 2024 is investing in unattended retail technology. Adding smart stores, smart coolers, and smart cabinets to your multifamily residential locations can significantly enhance your property’s market value and extend its useful life.
Here’s how integrating these innovative solutions can lead to a substantial capital improvement on your apartment complex.
Understanding Capital Improvement on Apartment Complexes
Capital improvements are investments made on a property that enhance its market value or extend its useful life. These improvements are not just about maintaining the status quo but about making strategic enhancements that provide long-term benefits. By upgrading your property with modern amenities like smart retail solutions, you’re improving the living experience for your tenants and increasing the overall value of your property.
The Benefits of Smart Retail Solutions
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Smart Stores:
Smart stores are automated, self-service retail spaces within your apartment complex. They offer a variety of products, from snacks and beverages to personal care items, accessible 24/7. This convenience is highly attractive to tenants, especially those with busy lifestyles.
Smart Coolers:
Smart coolers are high-tech refrigeration units stocked with chilled beverages and fresh foods. These coolers are placed in common areas, making it easy for tenants to grab a refreshing drink or snack anytime. They utilize secure, cashless payment systems, ensuring a seamless and convenient experience. 
Smart Cabinets:
Smart cabinets provide access to non-perishable items such as snacks, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. Available at any hour, these cabinets offer tenants the convenience of purchasing essential items without having to leave the property.
Why Smart Retail Solutions Are a Smart Investment
- Increased Property Value: By adding unattended retail technology, you’re introducing modern, in-demand amenities that enhance the overall appeal of your property. This not only attracts new tenants but also justifies higher rental rates, directly contributing to an increase in property value.
- Extended Useful Life: Modern amenities such as smart retail solutions can extend the useful life of your property by keeping it competitive and relevant in the market. Properties that offer innovative conveniences are more likely to retain tenants and reduce turnover rates.
- Enhanced Tenant Satisfaction: Providing 24/7 access to essentials through smart retail solutions can improve tenant satisfaction. Happy tenants are more likely to stay longer, reducing vacancy rates and turnover costs.
- Operational Efficiency: When you work with an operator to place a Stockwell, PicoCooler Vision, or a small micro market in your property, the operator handles all aspects of the technology, including stocking and maintenance. This allows you to focus on other aspects of property management while enjoying the benefits of enhanced tenant amenities. Of course, you can also choose to purchase, install, and service these points of sale in-house.
Investing in smart retail solutions is a strategic move that leads to significant capital improvement on your apartment complex. By enhancing the living experience for your tenants with smart stores, smart coolers, and smart cabinets, you’re not only increasing your property’s market value but also extending its useful life.
Partnering with a reliable operator to manage these technologies ensures a smooth and efficient implementation, allowing you to focus on other important aspects of property management. Make the smart choice today and transform your property into a modern, tenant-focused community that stands out in the competitive rental market.
Boost your property’s value and appeal with 365 Retail Markets' innovative solutions and see the tangible benefits of capital improvement on your apartment complex.